tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post4144604769748124257..comments2019-03-13T23:06:05.068-05:00Comments on Fifth in the Middle: Optimum Organization Linky - I'm in Heaven!Diane Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-38194564421207578462018-01-13T14:34:13.529-06:002018-01-13T14:34:13.529-06:00Back in the day, when I had an old school overhead...Back in the day, when I had an old school overhead projector, I used to make overhead transparencies of every workbook page or activity that we did together. Since I no longer have a projector like that, I haven&#39;t used a transparency since...Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-28556568393290262102018-01-10T03:20:25.280-06:002018-01-10T03:20:25.280-06:00Wow, I just read this and it is simply amazing. J...Wow, I just read this and it is simply amazing. Just curious though, you were saying you often hole punch your transparencies. I have a big box of them but am not sure what to do with them, what do you use them for?Shawn Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010682703553024714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-84424171911544725032015-06-24T01:50:31.945-05:002015-06-24T01:50:31.945-05:00I love being organized and I think I just did a ha...I love being organized and I think I just did a happy dance after reading this post. Thanks for sharing!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120245092617098772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-28383712591598821392014-08-31T18:07:55.399-05:002014-08-31T18:07:55.399-05:00My favorite organization item is the 12 drawer rol...My favorite organization item is the 12 drawer rolling cart (I bought mine probably 10 years ago at Costco). It has 2 columns of 6 drawers (I am a middle school teacher and teach 6 periods so it&#39;s perfect). Top left hand drawer is for 1st period students to turn in papers and top right hand drawer is for 1st period graded papers (so I can get them off my desk and they can store for as long as I need to before I return. Each of the drawers have a period and a turn in or graded sticker on them.<br /><br />Here is what the drawers look like. I don&#39;t remember paying that much but even it I did 10 years (and counting) of organizing 180 papers is worth it.<br />http://www.joann.com/storage-cart-double-wide-with-12-drawers-multi-color/2348266.htmlJenn Levangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891556812116325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-53692387318905096762013-07-27T09:12:09.223-05:002013-07-27T09:12:09.223-05:00You&#39;re a no-reply blogger, so I hope that you ...You&#39;re a no-reply blogger, so I hope that you check back. They&#39;re here - http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2012/08/finally-milk-crate-seats.htmlDiane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-18627784914684144772013-07-27T09:10:54.677-05:002013-07-27T09:10:54.677-05:00Love your blog! The ideas will be used as I build ...Love your blog! The ideas will be used as I build my new class room this year. BUT- how did you make your crate seats????? These would really help my storage and space issues.Roberta Harenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780623098124430207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-77338341196032345082013-07-21T15:26:34.660-05:002013-07-21T15:26:34.660-05:00Thank you so much for such wonderful ideas!! I wil...Thank you so much for such wonderful ideas!! I will have three classes this coming year and your ideas will be so helpful!!Mrs. Shafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492614275661377098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-12497054191619101132013-05-30T17:55:23.246-05:002013-05-30T17:55:23.246-05:00Are you being sassy or serious??Are you being sassy or serious??Aprill Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715893481982774327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-24870933871528087262013-05-25T22:41:24.676-05:002013-05-25T22:41:24.676-05:00I never made that connection... Duh!I never made that connection... Duh!Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-33727742011355290042013-05-25T21:32:45.500-05:002013-05-25T21:32:45.500-05:00The different color lists match up with our organi...The different color lists match up with our organization curriculum. Social Studies, Science, and Math are color coded. The lists match what the homeroom teacher teaches. Aprill Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715893481982774327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-57161759187180836712013-05-25T15:21:48.195-05:002013-05-25T15:21:48.195-05:00Wow! Great post! You have a lot of super ideas! :)...Wow! Great post! You have a lot of super ideas! :)<br /><br />~Erin<br /><a href="http://mrsebeattie.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Beattie&#39;s Classroom</a>Erin Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953921721733529970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-7363685773391975622013-05-24T07:07:26.092-05:002013-05-24T07:07:26.092-05:00You&#39;re crate seats are just AMAZING and what a...You&#39;re crate seats are just AMAZING and what a perfect idea for seats AND storage! Brilliant :) <br /><br />Liz - <a href="http://baysidemathteacher.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">BaysideMathTeacher</a> BaysideMathTeacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640672247147560801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-22109249838103869882013-05-23T19:12:10.372-05:002013-05-23T19:12:10.372-05:00I am so happy that you left a comment on my blog, ...I am so happy that you left a comment on my blog, because now I have a new, FABULOUS blog to follow. I am learning so many wonderful things from your post. I don&#39;t want to admit how much time I have just spent reading your blog. I love your organizational skills and totally agree with using binders instead of file folders. I purchased a box of 12 binders from Sam&#39;s Club last summer for a great price and plan to buy another set this weekend. I just added a electric three hole punch to my shopping list. Do you mind sharing which book binding machine you ordered? I thought about getting one last summer, but I wasn&#39;t sure which one to buy. I am looking forward to hearing more about the sticker maker. Thank you for sharing so many great ideas!<br /><br />Foreman Teacheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103733218685600351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-72782376590941573382013-05-23T19:05:40.136-05:002013-05-23T19:05:40.136-05:00Great post! I also use a class list to check off a...Great post! I also use a class list to check off assignments. It makes entering grades in the gradebook so much faster!<br /><br />By the way - who did your blog design? I LOVE it!<br />❤ Karen<br />flamingofab@gmail.com<br /><b><i><a href="http://flamingofabulous.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Flamingo Fabulous in Second Grade</a></i></b>K. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988435391213080239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-71400679414300038522013-05-23T19:01:07.698-05:002013-05-23T19:01:07.698-05:00Please!! Link it up to Amazon where I can get my h...Please!! Link it up to Amazon where I can get my hands on one!! :) I just bought the same laminator and LOVE it! <br />Theresa<br /><a href="http://www.pinkadotselementary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Pinkadots Elementary </a>Pinkadots Elementaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929370175323541601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-75852617590500608782013-05-23T11:08:17.570-05:002013-05-23T11:08:17.570-05:00I think that I will being doing a separate post ab...I think that I will being doing a separate post about the sticker maker since it has generated some interest :)Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-23920238424276363872013-05-23T11:04:41.167-05:002013-05-23T11:04:41.167-05:00If you look on my sidebar at my popular posts, the...If you look on my sidebar at my popular posts, there is a post called Finally! Milk Crate Seats :)Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-70005760083591559232013-05-23T11:03:35.067-05:002013-05-23T11:03:35.067-05:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-53372177858146062852013-05-23T11:03:21.846-05:002013-05-23T11:03:21.846-05:00Glad it was helpful!Glad it was helpful!Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-51249711694344173812013-05-23T10:58:24.902-05:002013-05-23T10:58:24.902-05:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-12249824026594350652013-05-23T10:58:10.557-05:002013-05-23T10:58:10.557-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Diane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902328050862071256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-24038375047280589492013-05-23T10:54:06.638-05:002013-05-23T10:54:06.638-05:00I think I found my teacher soul mate :) I also us...I think I found my teacher soul mate :) I also use plastic drawers for my weekly handouts and have fun labels on them (mine are polka dots). I am also a binder person! I only use the view binders so I can slip in (color-coded) labels for easy finding. So now I have to ask - what is this sticker maker you speak of? I have never heard of that! I have copied onto sticker paper in a regular copier but it can be a bit of a pain. I love that idea! I need to know, so the stickers come off easily if you take them off or are they difficult to get off? I am slightly particular :)Miss Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575175341918207422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-74583515681848628042013-05-23T08:48:37.029-05:002013-05-23T08:48:37.029-05:00Girl, you are a professional modge podger. I need...Girl, you are a professional modge podger. I need tips. Everything I do turns out all bubbly and heads to the garbage can. Love your binders. I hate filing cabinets too! I haven&#39;t had one for four years. I think the binders work way better. Love your covers, too!<br /><br />Megan<br /><a href="http://teachingsuperpower.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I Teach. What&#39;s Your Super Power?</a><br />Megan @ I Teach. What's Your Super Power?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05607142544643956024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-34649021118537579362013-05-23T06:44:05.091-05:002013-05-23T06:44:05.091-05:00I use the same type of cover sheet for recording g...I use the same type of cover sheet for recording grades with my third graders. The big difference is that it is printed on plain white paper, and when students turn in their work they highlight their name on the list and then on their paper. It has really cut down on &#39;no-name&#39; papers, and it&#39;s quick and easy to see who hasn&#39;t turned in an assignment! I blogged about it here: http://third-grades-a-charm.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-rockin-resources.html?m=1 Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091766289928985407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074452179383766411.post-78403014458425345142013-05-22T22:42:32.540-05:002013-05-22T22:42:32.540-05:00Umm...sticker maker?? I think you have just unlea...Umm...sticker maker?? I think you have just unleashed what could be another gadget that I MUST have! Seriously, how do I not have one of those?<br />It is funny what you said about file cabinets! I put a lot of my filled binders IN my file cabinets because that is the easiest place to store them. I have some serious cleaning to do this summer in my room though. Heave and ho!<br />This is such a great post with so many ideas! Thanks for sharing!<br />~Holly<br /><a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Fourth Grade Flipper</a>FourthGrade Flipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.com